GRE Word List

EMISSARY

one designated as the agent of another : representative

The meaning of the word emissary is one designated as the agent of another : representative.

Random words

WordMeaning
extrapolationto predict by projecting past experience or known data
riddlea mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed : conundrum
pragmaticrelating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic
antecedeprecede
pranktrick
tritehackneyed or boring from much use : not fresh or original
metallurgicalthe science and technology of metals
affidavita sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation
cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
redundantexceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous